Project Architect, Science & Technology - DLR Group

We are an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

The Science+Technology team has an opening for an experienced Project Architect.

Location:

• Denver, CO (Preferred)
• Other DLR Group office locations may be considered.

Position Summary:

DLR Group seeks an integrated, collaborative, and design leadership-oriented Architect to join our growing Science+Technology team. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience and demonstrated interest in science and technology projects, as well as a creative and collaborative mindset that enables them to tackle complex challenges inherent to these types of spaces. This is a career advancement opportunity for a professional who would enjoy an outward facing role while also working with colleagues internally.

Project Architects at DLR Group are responsible for managing all aspects of project document development for Science & Technology based projects in the Higher Education sector both large and small. They are also responsible for coordination with project team members to maintain work product quality within the established project schedule.

We live to design spaces that improve the teaching, testing and research outcomes for our clients.

Are you ready to make an impact?

The successful candidate will:

• Have a comprehensive understanding of, and the ability to coordinate and lead, the design disciplines in developing technical solutions.
• Have knowledge of all aspects of professional practice from schematic design through project close-out.
• Be able to work and present ideas in a team environment as well as self-manage and self-motivate in a creative environment.
• Possess a high level of technical proficiency in the production of drawings.
• Work directly with Project Managers and Designers in the conceptual development of project documents.
• Grow as a leader of the in-house team, coordinating with engineers, interior designers, the PM, and consultants.

Required Qualifications:

• Professional Degree in Architecture or related field.
• 7-10+ years of experience and currently in the role of Project Architect, preferably on Science & Technology projects.
• Proficiency in Autodesk REVIT and CAD computer modeling and rendering software.
• Ability to make independent design decisions from a sound base of knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience with Science and Technology projects with a proven record of applying the technical and design aspects specific to this project type.
• The ability to travel occasionally to support project tasks.

• Eligibility to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship.
• Professional architecture registration preferred.

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.

Our laboratory planners and designers never lose sight of their mission: creating spaces that address functional, technical, and aesthetic concerns while incorporating the latest thinking in laboratory design, learning trends, and technology. We are integrated in every phase of a lab project—from programming through construction—resulting in sustainable laboratory environments that support scientific protocols, foster creativity, enhance safety, and optimize efficiency for these intense, intellectual user groups.

With you, we create spaces where innovation thrives and discoveries are translated into application. We engage directly with intensely intellectual user groups to understand the nuances of scientific research and pedagogy. We apply the latest thinking in laboratory theory, workplace trends, and human-centered building science to your facilities.

Some of our current laboratory project work includes NIST, University of Colorado, Rice University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Particle Measuring Systems.

We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision-making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills and will range between $85,000-$115,000.

Through our core values of commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V

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